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A new picture quality benchmark from Samsung

The PN64F8500 is not only Samsung's top 64" plasma for 2013, it's part of the finest plasma TV series the company has ever built. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, while OLED and 4K TVs were grabbing the headlines, the F8500 series was definitely the most talked about "real world" TV. When our photo sample arrived and we had some time to play with it, the verdict was unanimous: It's the best plasma picture we've ever seen.

Super Contrast Panel gets bright, goes deep

We love plasma TVs anyway for their deep black levels, fluid motion and wide viewing angles. But plasmas generally aren't as bright as LED TVs, so we haven't always recommended them for rooms with lots of light. The PN64F8500 uses Samsung's new Super Contrast Panel, which is 250% brighter than last year's panel. It also produces incredibly deep black levels. Colors don't just pop off the screen, they explode.

How did Samsung do it? They reduced the thickness of the cell walls in every pixel, allowing more light to pass through. That, combined with a nanocarbon anti-glare filter, delivers the picture quality advantages of plasma and adds LED-like brightness.

Each pixel in a plasma screen has red, green, and blue cells. Samsung's F8500 panel has thinner cell walls, allowing the screen to produce a brighter, more colorful picture.

Beauty on the outside, brainiac on the inside

The PN64F8500 is one of Samsung's smartest Smart TVs ever thanks to a 1.35GHz quad-core processor. That's more horsepower than most tablets have, so besides surfing the web you can do things like multitask or use one app while downloading another. Whether your connection is wired or wireless, you can do a quick web search while you watch movies and TV shows, and enjoy TV while you chat with friends and family online. Along with built-in apps for services like Netflix®, Hulu Plus™, and YouTube™, you can download new ones from Samsung's large selection of apps.

Samsung's Galaxy phones and tablets add handheld viewing and control

Samsung's AllShare™ Play lets you wirelessly access and stream content from any compatible device. If you have a Galaxy S3 smartphone or Galaxy tablet, you can share movies, photos, and music via the PN64F8500. Your Wi-Fi® network lets you do things like toss photos from your phone or tablet to the screen with the swipe of a finger. Or push streaming video like Netflix movies from device to screen.

Sending content from your phone to your TV is cool, and going TV-to-phone is even cooler. Just download Samsung's free Smart View app and use the TV View feature to mirror whatever's on the PN64F8500's screen on your Galaxy S3 phone or tablet. You can leave the room anytime without leaving your entertainment behind. It's like whole-house television you can hold in your hand.

A 3D experience whenever you want

The Samsung PN64F8500 delivers a spectacular picture in 2D or 3D. Just slip on a pair of the included active glasses to enjoy a deeper view, and not just with true 3D video sources — switch on the TV's 2D-to-3D conversion for added depth with regular 2D video. And even if you're not interested in 3D this set still deserves consideration if picture quality is your number one priority. The PN64F8500 offers the richest, most vivid colors and the deepest black levels this side of OLED.

The pros of plasma

If you're into picture quality, and you want a cinema-like home viewing experience, you owe it to yourself to check out plasma for your next TV. Plasma holds the edge when it comes to smooth motion and rich colors  high-def movies and TV shows look effortlessly real. Plasma's superior picture contrast and deep black levels are best enjoyed in rooms without a lot of windows or lamps, where you can dim or darken the lights.

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Flagship plasma for 2013

Written By ShakirE, Greensboro, North Carolina on Saturday, March 21, 2015

PN64F8500 was called the flagship Plasma for a reason, it is incredible. please do not fall for the 4K stuff. those as all of you are aware are tightly packed 4 times the pixels but if you are sitting at any decent distance , you will not (and yes can not physiologically) tell the pixels apart. what distance/ screen size then u ask, well, there's plenty of online forums with graphs and charts for that purpose. 3D is decent, yes active and yes u will never use it. I had bought and returned the Sony KDLW850, the Samsung 8550 and Sony XBR X900 before getting this beast. why? no I didnt do it for fun but for image quality reasons well known to all of us (banding, clouding, ghosting and other -ings) which have way too many confusing names but stem from LED's impossible task of achieving absolute blacks (unless u go full array .. and good luck with that). if u can dish out the money for the sony X950 (full array LED), good for u, otherwise the PNF8500 is superior to every single LCD/LED out there. yes even if its 4K or 8K , please dont get me started on that again. and yes even those with software based, hardware based, google based and Tim Cook based local dimmings, which just doesnt and couldnt match up. Crutchfield customer service & delivery , top notch as always... almost too fast if you live here in NC. wont even get to change your mind once u order it. Bottom line: if u want to wait for bigger OLEDs, may the force be with you , but until then, get this if u can. period.

Pros:remarkable true blacks, superior contrasts expected from a top notch plasma.
brighter than most LEDs
reflections are surprisingly minimal (matter of fact less reflective than the samsung 8550 and the sony KDL)
media hub/ smart functions etc are decent.

Cons:expensive, yes. but worth it.
may not be available for much longer, because they need to create a market for the OLEDs.

Samsung PN64F8500

This is an excellent TV. Too bad they won't be making them anymore. Plasma is the King. I've had a 50" Pioneer Elite plasma TV for ten years and haven't had any problems with burn-in. When I saw this TV at a reduced price I didn't think twice. The picture quality and true colors are superb. The menus are very easy to follow and use. The larger screen size makes a big difference. It feels like you are actually in the audience watching the show on the stage. Having access to Netflix, Amazon, etc., in one remote is a plus. I also really like the stand so I don't have to install the TV on the wall.

Outstanding Picture

Picture is unmatched. I have it connected to an extneral AVR to handle sound.

Pros:Picture, Picture, Picture

Cons:When streaming Netflix the sound output from TV to AVR is not 5.1 (maybe my fault but can't seem to find a workaround. Slight buzzing sound but my understanding is that standard for Plasmas. These are minor compared to the MOVIE THEATRE feel of the picture!.

All the expert reviews are right, this is a great TV

After scratching the screen on my 50" kuro, I was in the market for a replacement. I tend to buy the best quality available. For TVs, that would mean buying a huge OLED TV (which I considered doing). But at $20k+, I decided that would be stupidly impulsive (which hasn't stopped me before, but, thankfully, it did this time!).

Enter the Samsung 64" plasma.

Couldn't be happier with this set. The picture is so good it almost makes some images look fake (surreal). I like the larger size and while I ultimately intend to wall mount it (in the middle of building an addition, this will be mounted when its complete), I am currently using the very stylish stand. Overall, quite pleased and I am considering getting one of the smaller ones for the master bedroom.

I had zero issues with shipping.

Pros:Excellent picture quality (which, let's face it, is the reason people are buying this tv).
Remote is cool, though I don't really use it for anything other than turning the TV on/off (have not had time to program my universal)

Cons:Not a fan of having to select the current source every time you turn on the TV in the UI. Would prefer to pull up the Samsung show recommendations screen on demand, not by default, Perhaps there is a setting to make the picture show full screen (vs, playing in a window until you select it) by default. I need to look in the guide . . .

Fantastic Picture - Shipping not so...

This television has a fantastic picture! It performs very well in our very bright living room. It also has outstanding off-angle viewing. It has lots of features and an intuitive setup. Shipping left a lot to be desired. Crutchfield advised that the shipping company would call for delivery. They sent a tracking number, which I used for arranging someone to help me get it inside and assembled (over 100 lbs. boxed). Unfortunately it was delivered two days after stating "out for delivery".

Pros:Simply outstanding picture in HD. It can be viewed in a very bright environment and the sound is actually better than I was expecting.

Cons:The auto-brightness (ECO feature) needed to be turned off due to dimming too low, even in a very bright room. Once off it worked well.
No component video input, but I knew that prior to purchase.
Puts out a lot of heat!

Expensive, but awesome

Written By AJ, Richmond on Saturday, June 28, 2014

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Easy setup, need two people. GREAT picture. Remote is easy to use and intuitive. When I turn on my Blu Ray, the input automatically switches to that source. Use of the wireless keyboard is nice, but it doesn't carry over to the set top box.

Satisfied Customer

Looking to upgrade from a 46" Viore plasma TV, I did much research between various HDTV's (plasma and LED) for a number of months before making a purchase. Looking at various reviews, TV specs, etc, I finally settled for this product. So far I am impressed with the TV. Great picture and brightness. The blacks are exceptional. Impressed with the clarity and crispness along edges of fast moving objects especially while watching sports. I have not tapped into all the available functions but look forward to learning them. Looking forward to football season.

Samsung PN64F8500

One of the best detail and color available .... stunning blacks, sharp detail with outstanding color balance. Take time to calibrate... you will be pleased and rewarded with outstanding picture quality!

Awesome

Well I wanted a Plasma for the picture quality and true color mixed with fast action sports viewing.

The color is awesome. The TV when off looks beautiful. The menu's are kinda understandable. The remote is beautiful (the alum one) but is very limited. The 2nd one it comes with is very usable.

It does Dish guide thru the TV, not box, if you so wish, but you cant hide non HD channels so you get 2 of every channel.

The ability for it to control my other devices thue the TV remotes, is very nice.

I would have done a 60" but was told they likely would not be back in and discontinued, so I did the 64". Come to find out they got a stocking order of 60" models a few weeks later. Oh well, this thing is huge and fits nicely in my build in wall unit.

Samsung PN64F8500

I have to say this TV was all everyone said it would be!!! I have it in a super bright living room with windows everwhere. The blacks are super black and the colors are beyond great... One tiny issue is the voice command does show up from time to time without prompting it... As for other issues like humming or some other crazy things other people have described are non existent with this one... Crutchfield was great from beginning to the end and I will definitely buy my next tv from them in the future.

Pros:The TV is frigging beautiful and I opted to us the stand just because I've never seen one so creative. . The picture is outstanding and the colors are so vibrant it looks like you could touch the screen and your fingers would get wet.

Couldn't be happier!

Although my first model shipped was defective, Crutchfield had a replacement out to me the next day. Picture quality is excellent. Smarthub is pretty cool for streaming. I use the Plex app often and everything works great.

Pros:Picture. Apps. Streaming.

Cons:The secondary remote is difficult to use. Price is higher than others in this category.

A Great Purchase!

There's truly nothing bad that can be said about this television. The "Sammy" replaced another Samsung Plasma (PN63C8000) that had served us well until a panel failure. Knowing that Panasonic and others had already abandoned Plasma I was concerned as to whether we should stay with the same technology that had served us well until that point. I'm glad that we did. One thing I must advise is that upon setup, I turned off the motion/camera ability and completely abandoned the home "apps" screen. For me, I'm interested in one thing with a TV of this size- picture quality/performance. The picture on this TV is so vivid, so bright, and the dark colors really pop as well. Overall, the quality is better than what I've seen in alot of LED's and some reviews have likened the same to what is presently offered in OLED technology for alot less money. Turned off the TV speaker so I can't attest as to sound quality on the set, and one thing to note is that Samsung is now including an IR remote along with their Bluetooth-enabled remote for those of us who are Harmony users where programming is a breeze. The only critique I have is that Samsung should have offered a "stripped" version of this set which eliminated all of the apps and "smart" features that some of us can do without- after all, isn't that why we have IPADS? Finally, a word of caution- with the hip new stand comes a TV that sits relatively low off of the console. Check your center channel speaker height!

Pros:Picture quality, ability to really show bright and dark colors without fail, ease of use/programming.

Excellent TV

I purchased this TV to replace a 58' Samsung 7000 Series Plasma that had the panel go bad. For financial reasons, I initially tried the Vizio M Series 70' inch LED but wasn't happy with the picture quality. I decided to return it and pony up the extra 1k to get this Samsung Plasma. I'm extremely happy I made the change and it was well worth the money. The picture quality (great colors and deep blacks) is the best I've ever seen on a TV. 3D is excellent with very little blurring or ghosting.

Pros:Outstanding 2D and 3D picture quality, colors pop off the screen and I've been able to see more detail in dark scenes then on any other TV. The TV itself has excellent build quality and looks very slick mounted on the wall. The voice command is a nice touch as is the Samsung SmartHub and built in Camera. My wife and I use the camera for Skype.

One of the best plasmas you can buy right now!

My major concern with buying a new TV was how it was going to look in my living room that was very bright. I knew I wanted a plasma and had narrowed my selection down between this one and the 2 top rated Panasonics. I went with the Samsung because of the brightness. In a room with many windows, this TV shines. In my opinion, it gives you all of the greatness of a plasma, but also allows you to put it in a bright room where normally you would want an LED TV. I did tweak the picture manually to my liking instead of using one of the preset options.

Besides that it is just too cool with all of it's smart features. It has voice recognition, a camera on top of the TV, internet browsing just to name a few.

I actually like the remote. It's compact and reminds me of a smart phone. The manual isn't the greatest.

I got a good deal on the TV over Black Friday, but prices will probably be dropping in the next month when the big companies start rolling out their new line up.

Well worth the $3000 spent. Would buy it again. Overall great TV!

Pros:Picture quality for a plasma in a bright room. The brightest plasma that you can buy!

Samsung plasma

A fine plasma type TV. I knew a sacrifice was being made for viewing in a well lit room but the sacrifice was much greater than expected. I already have a Samsung LED TV and wish I'd gone for another.

Pros:Good solid TV all functions aok. If viewed in a completely darkened room it great.

Cons:Poor picture quality in a room with table top ambient light. This is the first time after many years as a Crutchfield customer that I ordered installation by their recommended installer. The installers were fine but setting them up was extremely irritating and time costly. I called the # provided over the phone for Crutchfield's approved installer to come out and evaluate the installation and specify the equipment to be ordered and installed.

Great Product

I chose this TV because of the room conditions in my living room are bright with about 20' in lenght of windows on one wall. I wanted a TV that could combat the brightness yet provide great color accuracy and black level. So far I am very happy with this product.

Pros:Great screen quality
Great brighness
Great color accuracy
Great Black level
Remote works with PS3 and dish hopper out of box

A fantastically bright and clear picture

The picture quality is remarkable, compared to two other Samsung 60+ TVs that I have purchased in the last few years. However, the other TVs are quite good; the PN64F8500 has a sharpness and brightness that make images spectacular. There are so many bells and whistles that I wonder if I shall be able to master the majority of them. The voice control option pops up on my screen even when I don't access or request it. This can be very annoying. I am waiting to receive the Smart Touch Control which was not included in the packaging. Hopefully, this will allow me to have a better handle on this issue.

Pros:Picture quality

Cons:The manual is absolutely terrible. The new features of motion control, voice recognition and face recognition are so new that one may have thought there would have been more detailed explanations and operation than is included in this poor excuse for a manual. I have not looked at all the videos that you can get online yet. I would prefer having a real manual to go along with this very expensive set.

Awesome

Written By KL, Chesterfield, Mi on Sunday, November 24, 2013

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Beautiful TV, best picture on the market, I own 2 Panasonic VT's and chose the F8500 over the New Panasonic ZT because of the brightness of the picture compared to the ZT, plus it doesn't hurt that it one the HDTV shoot out.

Samsung PN64F8500 a bad buy

Written By Little, san Diego, Calif. on Sunday, October 20, 2013

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Room must be too dark to get good picture. Too many bells and whistles. "Extended IR and built in camera are nonsense.The "free" 29 inch LCD is a much better TV. The package was way over priced. I'm going to try and sell it and cut my losses.

Pros:None

Cons:Room must be too dark to get a decent picture. Too many bells and whistles. "Extended IR and built-in camera are nonsense.The "free" 29 inch LCD is a much better TV. The package was way over priced. I'm going to try and sell it and cut my losses.

Excellent TV with great picture

Purchased the Samsung PN64F8500 about 2 months ago to replace an old Samsung DLP TV. I picked it almost solely based on picture quality and haven't been disappointed. It's a stark difference from my old TV, no surprise there, but I'm particularly impressed by the clarity when watching movies and really anything in HD. Black levels and contrast are also excellent. Like other reviewers I find the speakers to be a disappointment, but I use it with a home theater sound system so don't really mind. I have yet to try the motion control but the voice control seems clunky and I could do without it. The curved base is unique and looks great, although it makes it difficult to find a TV stand that's wide enough since the stand is the full width of the TV.

Samsung's new Flagship Plasma 64" F8500

See pros and cons. I consider myself an expert in audio/video technologies but I'm not a professional in that industry. This TV delivers BIG on the video side of house and I had no problem giving it 5-stars there. Howeever, as stated in virtually every forum and review across the web the audio is sub-par. I replaced a 2006 era 63" Samsung plasma with this unit which had a great multi-speaker sound bar built-in (maybe 15w output...it was GREAT!) The built-in system on this TV is total JUNK. I guess the design intent was to spend all the focus dollars on Video (which is evident) but for everyday TV watching and even movies where you don't want a full component audio system burning up electricity...the audio needs some serious rework! My opinion of the touch "swipe" remote differs from some other reviewers...I think it's GREAT, compact and easy to learn (for the whole family) and I like some of the future proofing they did with this TV (the evolution module.) Given, it's not an ipod touch or harmony remote in it's capabilties but I wasn't expecting that. Overall the TV is awesome due to picture quality and simply juicy visuals satisfying even the most critical viewer.

64F8500

Nice TV, great picture, awesome feature except, the remote leaves a lot to be desired. A remote extender has to be utilized to control a cable box, DVD player, etc . . . When your TV is mounted elevated on the wall with all the cables routed internal to the house walls and your equipment is in a remote cabinet you have a choice. Run the remote extender cable down your wall in plain sight when every other cable in your system runs internal to the wall or use multiple remotes. Cheesy remote design on a $3200.00 TV, I expected more. Crutchfield technical support had no solution.

Samsung 8500

After adjusting the picture settings this is everything I could have hoped for. Watched my first 3 d with 7.1. The Gaurdians. Unbelievable. I can't imagine going to the movies again.

Pros:Picture quality with or without 3 D

Cons:It will take a while to learn all the gadgets. Picture doesn't look that great right out of the Box. Looks like it has a smoke screen. If you switch to dynamic it is too bright. I went to c/net and made all recomended adjustments . If you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself then pay someone. It will be worth every penny.

smoking tv

This is the best plasma money can buy. I searched months for the right tv led or plasma?? that was the big question. I currently own a Samsung pn63c7000 plasma and let me tell you the picture detail, color, brightness, and sharpness is night and day. Although the pn63c7000(which I purchased at crutchfield 4 years ago) is still a very good quality picture it does not compare to the 64f8500. The brightness, color, and off angle viewing are amazing. Almost purchased the Samsung LED un65f8000 but in a side by side comparison the off angle viewing of would not work for me. The LED washed out considerable. I made the right decision and crutchfield is great to deal with always helpful.

Amazing picture

I have had the TV for about a month and I have to say that the picture quality is just amazing. I struggled between the Samsung 65" LED (preferred for looks) and this tv (wins for picture quality) and am glad I chose the plasma. Regular HD tv takes on a realism (Breaking Bad) and 3D content just pops (Avatar, Hugo, Open Season 2) with amazing clarity and sharpness. Definitely check out the opening sequence of Paris in Hugo and the initial pan into the train station. The glasses supplied are active so they do need a battery. There are numerous discussions on active vs. passive online, but for me these glasses were light weight, easy to setup and did not cause any headaches during a 3hr movie (Avatar). The TV works well in a room with lots of natural light unlike older plasma's. I did change the picture settings based on http://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/samsung-pn64f8500-review/ and these worked well for me. The touch panel remote takes a little getting used. I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between this TV and a 4K TV at a viewing distance of 7ft or more.

Samaung 8500 Plasma

If you are looking for a Plasma TV that has a fantastic picture in a dark or bright room? This is the TV for you. Blue-ray movies in 1080p on this TV WOW! CNET calibration values for this TV are GREAT!

Pros:Picture Quality. WOW!

Cons:Motion and voice recognition is limited. TV stand is cool but the TV is not real stable with the stand.

My 1st plasma

Upgraded from a 55' samsung LED to the 64' plasma,the difference in brightness is noticeable.I find it comparable to my LED during the day ,but at night in a dark room,the picture really looks good on the plasma( colors and blacks).I only gave it 4 stars because the voice recognition and camera control are hit and miss,plus the ARC function won't work with my denon receiver.

Pros:Picture
Size
3d

Cons:ARC don't work
Voice recognition and camera controls are hit and miss

Great TV

I wanted a high quality, big plasma, and this one definitely qualifies. I was also looking at the high end Panasonic units, but for the extra money I did not see a clear improvement. I like the brighter picture of the Samsung, and my wife definitely preferred the brighter look. Since we have it in a room with windows, I think it is also a better TV for daytime vieiwing in our house.

The buying experience with Crutchfield was, as usual, painless. Arrived within 5 days and was easy to get set up and running. Still learning the ins and outs of all the features (a better manual would help), but very happy wihout using all the bells and whistles - of which there are many.

Pros:Great picture - state of the art.
Bright - maybe giving up some blacks/shadow detail, but I don't miss it.

Pn64f8500

After reviewing and debating over plasma and led .i purchased this model plasma. I have to say ,great picture, and the 3d movies on this tv will knot your socks off. The 64 inch is just the right size for the family room .

Pros:Best picture I have ever seen.

Cons:Although the remote is cool looking and works as should,, I am going to use a harmony remote for one touch start up of my system

No way to connect Headphones!

Written By Harry, Top central Illinois on Monday, May 20, 2013

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There is no way possible to connect either analog speakers or headphones to this TV. Only digital Toslink output. This totally kills any plan to use your existing sound system or and headphones for people with hearing problems. You can purchase a VERY EXPENSIVE converter for this, however.

Fabulous

Outstanding picture! I haven't been through all the features as yet, but so far, so good. I'm not a "tequie" but I am thoroughly satisfied with this purchase to date. "Up and running" is a breeze, HDMI makes connections as simple as possible, wi-fi works great, picture is like sitting in the same room as subject, I just wish all channels would utilize full 16:9 at all times (no fault of Samsung). Thanks to Crutchfield all my questions were answered during purchase process. I'm looking forward to experiencing all the features this product offers.

Pros:Picture, sound, ease of set-up and use.

Cons:On the expensive side, but if you want new technology, you pay for it.

My 1'st Plasma Tv the 64F8500

This 64" F8500 is my 1'st plasma tv and is the best picture I have personally seen in a large screen model. As with the tv I purchased from Crutchfield in 2004, I was able to choose a model with the help of an adviser based on the type of entertainment I was looking for. I like the whole movie experience including the best picture in 2D and 3D available. The 64F8500 seamed to be a good match. After properly installing my new Samsung, my expectations were exceeded. Basic screen choices, vivid to easy on the eyes would allow me to place this tv any where I want in my home. My favorite is cinema. The pureness of the blacks and whites are incredible. The 3D viewing was great too. The depth in 3D mode is amazing also. But the real surprise was the ability of this tv to take on any added special 3D pop out of the screen effect the movie maker can produce! For example, while watching a cable on demand 3D movie.a scene in A Dolphins Tail where two children were flying a model helicopter, surprised me when it flew out the screen, past the right side of my head, then from behind me back into the screen! I cant wait to see what Blue-ray can do with this. The burn in protection Samsung uses gives me peace of mind in this area. Its hard to burn pixels that are moved around periodically. New audio settings like Clear Voice allows you to hear dialogue without background noise or music drowning it out. The Smart Hub is fun too. I talk to it the same as I do my smart phone.

Pros: A new plasma design with a bright sharp screen. The biggest bang for the buck for today's real world tv. A quad core processor, that allows you to multitask while watching tv. Perfect for great cinematic experience seekers.

Wow

Okay, I went from a 27' screen that I had bought in 1983. To a 64'. What can I say but wow! I don't really watch that much t.v. Or movies, But I think I will be from now on. Friends of mine say that it looks better than their older xbr's. I'm still overwhelmed by the clarity of the picture from some of the older movies that I have. I truly gives a me a sense of space in the back ground of the movies. Thank you Crutchfield.

Pros:Every thing!

Cons:For a troglodyte like my self this is a very steep learning curve.

New Samsung Plasm

This TV is amazing. After going through 2 of the 8000 series LED's and dealing with the black vertical band and corner bleeding issues, this was a relief to get what seems to be a great TV. We were advised by several to avoid plasma's because of our bright room, but this TV has far less glare than the LED's we returned. It is pricey, but so far it has blown our mind with the picture quality and all it can do with the 3D and apps!

the new Samsung Plasma 64" F8500

I exchanged my new PN64E8000 for this new F8500. I was very satisfied with the E8000, but I like the latest and greatest, and I was still under the 60 day satisfaction guaranteed for the E8000. This F8500 picture quality is amazing, much better than the high quality E8000. The user interface is slightly better, but the picture quality is why I made the exchange, it was well worth the extra expense and trouble.

Reference Plasma

Intial reaction to this TV is it is the best picture quality I have ever seen all around. Everything has it's strengths and weaknesses but this unit will not dissappoint. I love the bright-vibraint screen of Samsung's LED-LCD's but their 65" 8000 series LED was a huge disappointment with uneven screen lighting and bleeding. The 8500 truly does bring all of the things I like about the LED's with no bleeding or banding and the colors and black levels are amazing.

3D is also amazing with no flicker like I experienced with the 8000 series LED.

I was a little hesitant to go with plasma but thus far I am so glad that I did...you get all of the benefits of plasma with vibrant colors and great black levels with LED like screen brightness. Finally, a product that lives up to the marketing hype! What more can I say...keep you all posted.

Real Black Pro II: Through technology advancement to both the
hardware and software of the TV, you can now experience a richer picture
quality with deeper blacks, bolder color, and higher contrast. By improving
the reflection reduction proprieties of the panel, combined with improving
the reset pulse algorithm in the software, you can get the most cinematic
viewing experience in a bright or dark room.

Wide Color Enhancer Plus: Wide Color Enhancer Plus allows
you to see picture color the way the director originally intended. Witness the
entire RGB spectrum brought to life on your screen to bring you exceptionally
vibrant, yet natural-looking images faithful to the director's original intent.

Single Layer Panel: The Plasma TV employs a single layer panel
structure which eliminates the production of dual images and blurring,
especially at off angled viewing.

600Hz Subfield Motion: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV
generates a frame of video at 600 times per second. The result is smoother
images with unprecedented picture quality, especially beneficial when
viewing sports and fast action movies.

Cinema Smooth Plus: Movies are shot at 24 fps (frames per second); Cinema
Smooth Plus is a refined playback process of 24p movies from Blu-ray and Satellite TV
sources that accurately converts and displays content originally shot on film at
24fps as compared to the 30fps of DVD and Blu-ray disc. This allows for smoother
motion scenes when watching sources shot at the standard movie rate of 24fps.

HDMI (v.1.4): The Samsung Plasma TV features four HDMI 1.4 inputs to connect to your Blu-ray/DVD player,
Satellite/Cable receiver, or AV receiver. All HDMI inputs support x.v.Color,
Deep Color, 3D, and CEC. The HDMI 3 input also supports the ARC function.
The HDMI 4 input is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compliant. In addition, any HDMI input can be
used to connect a PC to this TV.

Component Video: The Plasma TV
features a single component video input. The TV's component video input can
also be used as a composite video input (480i only).

HDMI (MHL) Port: The HDMI 4 port is designed for the
connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using
the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard. Simply plug your MHL
compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 4 (MHL) port using the HDMI cable that
is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video
and still images on the Samsung TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR
remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop
Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also
charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 4 port. To find MHL-certified devices,
go to
www.mhlconsortium.org.

2D-3D: Changes a 2D image to 3D; you can adjust the
focus and depth of the image to maximize 3D experience.

Side-by-Side: Displays two images next to each other.
Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

Top & Bottom: Displays one image above another.
Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

3D-2D: Displays the image for the left eye only.

Off: Turns the 3D function off.

Note: 2010 Samsung IR 3D glasses and3D glasses from
other manufacturers are not compatible. Some 3D modes may not be
available depending on the format of the image source. PIP, Auto Program,
and some Picture Adjustment functions will also be disabled in 3D mode.

Included 3D Glasses (4 pair): The Samsung F8500 series
Plasma TV includes four pair of 3D active glasses with built-in Bluetooth.
Samsung's 3D Active Glasses (SSG-5100GB) offer a comfortable fit through its
lightweight frame and flexible noise- and ear-pieces. The Samsung 3D Active
Glasses are powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium coin-type battery
(pre-installed). The battery can last up to 150 hours when powered on. The
Samsung's 3D Active Glasses provide a viewing range between 6.5' and 19.5' from
the Samsung 3D-ready TV.

Note: If the 3D glasses move outside of the recommended
operating distance, the signal from the TV will be disconnected and the
display of the 3D glasses will turn off after several seconds. If you lie
on your side while watch TV with 3D glasses, the picture may look dark or
may not be visible. When viewing 3D video under fluorescent lighting
(50-60Hz), you may notice a small amount of screen flickering.

Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for
an optimum picture.

Screen Sizes: You
can choose one of the following screen sizes.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Zoom 1: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture and
allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote.

Zoom 2: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the
arrows on the remote.

Wide Fit: Proportionally enlarges the picture to fit
the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio.

4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode with pillars
on the left and right of the screen.

Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing when
HDMI (720p/1080i/180p) or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are inputted

Picture Modes: Picture Modes apply preset
adjustments to the picture.

Dynamic: increases the brightness of the screen
(suitable for bright rooms)

Black Optimizer: Adjusts overall black color depth to give a
change to picture depth. This is not available when playing a media file or
using the TV as a computer display.

Note: Picture settings can be applied to all sources
or only the current source.

Film & Game Modes: The television provides Film & Game
modes.

Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum
quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI
(480i/1080i).

Game Mode: When connecting the television to a game
console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience when selecting
Game Mode.

BD Wise: BD Wise provides the optimal picture quality for
Samsung DVD, Blu-ray, and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. When BD
Wise is set to On, the TV's picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal
resolution.

Anti Burn-In Technology: To reduce the possibility of screen
burn-in, this Plasma TV is equipped with screen burn-in prevention technology.
Samsung's Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift and signal pattern
processing functions to ensure that no images are burned into the plasma panel.
The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture
in minutes.

Pixel Shift: This function shifts the pixels of the
displayed image every 1-4 minutes to prevent burn-in.

Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the
screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern.

Side Gray (Dark/Light): When you watch TV with the
screen ratio of 4:3, the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting
the white balance on both the extreme left and right sides of the
television.

Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a
still image for a certain period of time (10, 20, 40, 60 minutes) defined by
the user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the
formation of host images on the screen.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and
one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously. The component/HDMI
source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be
displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the
television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and
sub-screen.

Audio Features

Sound Customizer: The
Samsung TV's Sound Customizer function lets you calibrate the television for the
optimal sound quality based on the your hearing level and your room's ambient
conditions.

Dialog Clarity: This function allows you to increase the
intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that
dialogcan be heard more clearly.

Auto Volume: Auto Volume automatically adjusts the volume of
the desired channel, lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is
high or raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. This reduces
the difference in volume when changing channels. The Auto Volume feature can be
set to Normal, Night or Off.

5-Band EQ + Preset Sound Modes: You can manually adjusts the TV's built-in 5-band
EQ (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz) for a more customized sound, or you can
simply choose from the following Preset Sound
Modes:

3D Audio: 3D audio
technology provides immersive sound that matches the pop-up effect of 3
Video by using perspective in the audio depth control. 3D Audio in only
available while viewing 3D content.

Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects audio/video
mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital audio output
using an external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust the audio delay
from 0ms to 250 ms.

Picture Off: You can turn the television's screen off and
still listen to audio.

ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel in HDMI
1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to an
A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any
separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the
television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used
to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables
connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection,
inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard
through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The
audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby
Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM
only.

Note: Both the television and the receiver must support
ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that
is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 3
input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel
(ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is
necessary.

SoundShare: The TV is compatible with the SoundShare feature
found on some Samsung Crystal Surround AirTrack active speaker systems (sound
bars). SoundShare makes a wireless connection between the TV and the speaker
system via Bluetooth. Once the two are paired, you can control the volume and
mute the sound by using the remote control from the TV or the speaker system. If
you change the AirTrack from TV mode to another mode or turned off, the TV audio
will resume playing from the TV's speakers. SoundShare can be found on the
Samsung
HW-F450,
HW-F550,
HW-F551,
HW-F750, and HW-F850.

Network/USB Functions

Samsung's Quad Core Processor: Samsung's Quad Core
processing speeds allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as
using an app while downloading another one. It also enables extremely faster web browsing
and application access.

Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the
Samsung Plasma TV so that it can access your home network and online Samsung
Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or
wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network connection
automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network connection using
these four methods; PBC(WPS), Auto Network Search, One Foot, or Manually.

WiFi Direct: When using WiFi Direct, you can connect
directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to
wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung
Plasma TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely
bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of
copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.

AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung Plasma TV's AllShare
function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch videos (Divx/AVI/H.264/MPEG/MKV/MOV/WMV),
photos (JPEG/PNG/BMP/MPO), and listen to music (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/OGG) saved on
your Windows PC (or other DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its
Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to
copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device.

Note: Windows PCs with XP and Vista installed require
Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be downloaded for free at
www.samsung.com. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions and Mac.

Screen Mirroring: This Screen Mirroring
function lets you view the screen of your WiFi-enabled Samsung Android smart
phone or tablet (with support for AllShare Cast) on the Samsung Plasma TV.

Samsung Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home
network, you gain access to Samsung Apps. Samsung Apps lets you download for pay
or free-of-charge applications and services to the Samsung Plasma TV. You can
enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos,
music, photos, games, and news. Samsung Apps has a growing collection of pay and
free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite
online content; such as movies from Netflix or Vudu, TV shows from Hulu Plus,
videos from YouTube, music from Pandora, and social updates from Facebook or
Twitter.

Social Networks: Share your thoughts and comments about a program
on the air through social networking services. Social Networks displays
social network services such as
Twitter,
Facebook, &
Google Talk, on a single screen. You can post messages and comments in the same manner as you would using a computer. You also have access to
YouTube, &
Picasa.

Fitness: Fitness is an application that helps
you stay fit. Create a profile, set up an exercise plan, and start
exercising according to a structured regimen.

Kids: A recommended
list for applications and content that is suitable for children and even
provides services not currently installed on the TV. Using Kids, you can
download applications and content for your children to your TV. Certain
services, however, are fee-based.

Note: Samsung Apps require an Internet connection with a
speed of 1.5mbps or greater. Some application services may be provided in
English only and the content available may vary, depending on your area.
Visit Samsung's
App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps.

Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's
Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may
enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your
web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home"
page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is
optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a USB- or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience

Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same
as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java
applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported.
ActiveX is not supported.

Skype w/ Built-in Camera & Mic: Samsung's free Skype app,
plus the TV's built-in pop-up camera & mic lets you make video
calls from the comfort of your living room. Using the TV's remote control, you
can create free Skype accounts, log into existing accounts, and navigate via a
simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You can make free Skype-to-Skype
voice and video calls to friends and family, wherever they are in the world from
the Samsung TV.

Note: The built-in, pop-up Camera adds 0.5625" to the height of
the TV.

Link Service Accounts: The Link Service Accounts function
lets you link your player to your accounts with Internet services (such as
Twitter, Facebook, etc.) so that the player can log you into the service
automatically when you start the app for that service.

Firmware/Software Updates: The television's Software Upgrade
menu allows you to upgrade the TV's software & firmware for performance
improvements & additional services. You can upgrade in four ways; USB, Internet,
Alternative Software, or Standby Mode. The tested television contained firmware
version (T-FXPAKUC-1013.2, BT-S as of 3/27/2013). There was an immediate firmware update
(1015)
available. Visit the
Samsung Download Center for the latest Firmware/Software updates.

Triple USB Ports: The television is equipped with three USB
(type-A) ports. Two of the USB ports can accept a USB mass-storage-class device
(5V, 0.5A), while the other USB port will accept a USB hard-disk-drive (5V, 1A).
Either USB port lets you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio
files saved on a compatible USB device. Files must be formatted in FAT16/32 or
NTFS. The TV can recognize up to 1,000 files in each folder.

Video Playback: The TV supports the following video
file types; AVI, Divx, H.264, MPEG, MKV, MOV, and WMV. Movie files are
displayed in a folder and title list in either date or alphabetical order.
The TV offers Play, Pause, Search, and Resume playback functions for
compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device.

Still Image Playback: The TV supports the following
still image file types; JPEG, PNG, BMP, or MPO. Still image files can be
viewed as a slide show with background music or as a thumbnail view. Still images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated.

Audio Playback: The TV supports music files supports
the following music file types; MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and OGG. Music files
are displayed in a folder and track list, and can be sorted by Artist,
Album, or Genre. Music files can be repeated or shuffled in a selected
folder.

Convenience Features

Smart Hub: This TV features Smart Hub, an interactive
multi-purpose menu system. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download
applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social
networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video & music files
stored on external storage devices. The new Smart Hub interface organizes your
entertainment and content into 5 convenient panels.

Social: Connect to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You
can also make Skype video calls to friends by connecting the TV to a camera
(sold separately from Samsung).

Apps: Samsung Apps offers an extensive collection of
free and paid news, sports, weather, and gaming content you can directly
download to and enjoy on your TV.

On TV: Check a listing of TV programs that are
currently airing and are scheduled to be aired (supports off-air, cable, and
satellite programming).

Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and TV
shows from an online service provider. You can browse content by Favorites,
Featured, Movies, or TV Shows.

Photos/Videos/Music: Play back photo, video, and music
files from an external USB or network storage device.

Content Discovery: The TV offers unique ways to search and
access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps.

Recommendations (w/ voice control): The Recommendation feature helps you
discover what you want to watch on TV or the Internet with customized
content options based on your preferences. Select Timeline View to display
program recommendations for different times of the day.
You can even use the TV's voice control system to ask the TV to find things
to watch and get program suggestions.

Favorite Channels: You can designate frequently watched
channels as "Favorites". You can create up to 5 favorite channel list for
each member of you family. You can also rename and edit favorite channel
lists.

Genre: It is possible to filter channels by genre, if
the channels contain proper genre information.

Schedule Manager: Using this function, you can set the
TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your
choice. The Schedule Manager can be set to repeat only once, everyday,
Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun.

Input Source Names: You can assign a pre-programmed name to
each of the inputs. When input naming is completed, you will no longer have to
remember which component is connected to each input when selecting a source to
watch. Source names include VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV
Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, DVI PC, DVI Device, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD,
and Digital Media Adapter.

Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung Plasma TV offers
Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired.

Close Captions (CC): The TV provides Analog Closed
Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The Digital CC offers customizable
text, font, and size. The Caption feature does not work for Component and
HDMI input sources.

Audio Guide: Activate the audio guide for the visually
impaired. This is only available with broadcasts that provide this service.

Program Rating Lock: The Program Rating Lock feature
automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. You
can block TV program based on their ratings and Movies based on their MPAA rating, so you have more
control over what your children watch. The Program Rating Lock function is protected by a 4-digit
PIN.

ECO Settings: The Samsung Plasma
TV provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power
consumption and cut-down on energy costs.

Eco Sensor: Samsung's unique Eco light sensor measures
the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the
brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the
screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This
feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you energy.

Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the
TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the
Energy Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power
consumption. You can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, or Picture Off
(sound remains on).

No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to
standby mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount
of time (15, 30, or 60 minutes).

Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turn off
after 4 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.

Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Plasma TV provides a Self
Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and
signal problems.

Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the
problem appears in the test picture, select "Yes" and follow the directions
on the screen.

Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems. If the problem occurs during the test, select "Yes" and
follow the directions on the screen.

Signal Test: An HD digital channel's reception quality
is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to
increase signal strength.

On/Off Timer: The three On/Off timers allow you to
program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on
time and a specific off time. An On/off timer can be set to repeat only
once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On
Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work
independently of one another.

Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television
off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 30, 60,
90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes.

Remote Support: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you
one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV,
adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended
firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless
network.

Smart Evolution Port: The Smart Evolution Port on the
rear-panel of the TV allows you to update the TV in the future. Samsung's Smart
Evolution Kit (sold separately; available in 2014) plugs into this port on back
of the TV and updates it with new software and technology that will improve the
TV's performance - faster speed, more content, more features.

E-Manual: The television only comes with a brief User
Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed
on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features.

Remote-Voice-Gesture Control

Smart Touch Remote (w/ IR Blaster): The new Samsung Smart
Touch Remote Control makes it even easier to navigate the television's
entertainment sources, menu settings, and Smart TV features. Improved user
convenience has been provided so that you can switch the channel and adjust the
volume with just your fingertips while focusing on the TV screen. The built-in
touchpad removes the need for a mouse when you change the menu settings or
search for something on the Internet. You can even activate a virtual on-screen
remote controller (w/ numeric keypad, playback controls, and shortcut menu) on
the TV which can be operated through the remote's touchpad. It also has a
built-in microphone that you can use to give the Samsung TV voice commands. In
addition, the remote can be programmed to control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray
players, and home theaters from other manufactures using the TV's setup menu and
the included IR blaster. You can turn on the remote's backlight function for a
brief moment with a press of a button.

Note: The Smart Touch Remote communicates with the TV through
wireless Bluetooth communication. This means you don't have to point the
remote directly at the TV. The remote will need to be initially paired with
the TV.

Smart Interaction: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV
offers Smart Interaction with voice & motion control, as well as face
recognition through its built-in pop-up camera and integrated microphone. The
camera is retractable and its viewing angle is adjustable. Using the TV's Smart
Interaction, you can access and control menu options and
functions using speech, hand gestures, and face recognition.

Voice Control: Using the TV's built-in microphone or
the microphone on the included Smart Touch Remote and the voice control
function of the TV, your voice is all you need to turn on the Samsung
television, navigate menus, and get to your favorite Smart TV content. You
can use only your voice to switch the channel, adjust the volume
level, and launch online apps while focusing on the TV screen, which removes the need for the
conventional remote control. The Smart Touch Remote's mic even lets you use
"natural language" to search for content on the TV, your network, and online
apps. To use Voice Control, you must
pronounce words and phrases clearly and correctly in the language
(English/French/Spanish) you selected. The Voice Control function can be
affected by unclear pronunciation, voice level, or surrounding noise. Make
sure to speak in a loud (~40dB) and
clear voice and reduce any background noise (below 40db) in the room. Use
the TV's voice control management test for best performance.

Motion Control: Thanks to the television's built-in
camera and motion control function, a simple hand gesture is all it takes to
access your favorite movies, sports, apps, and other Smart TV content. Use a
specific hand motions to switch the channel or adjust the volume level, as
well as to move the mouse pointer to a desired position while surfing online
content from the Smart Hub. Simply use your hand to control TV functions by
swiping (moving your hand left or right) to navigate and grabbing (closing
your hand or making a fist) to select. The motion control function can be
affected by user's location, motion posture, or ambient brightness
conditions. The built-in camera's angle is adjustable to compensate for the
television's mounting height (high on wall or low on stand). Make sure the
palm of your hand is open, flat, and facing the TV when making "swiping"
movements (not too fast or too slow). If your hand moves outside of the
camera's view, motion control will be deactivated. Your room should be well
lit room (50-500 Lux) with the light illuminating you. Use the TV's gesture
control environment test for best performance.

Face Recognition: The built-in camera also recognizes
your face and logs you in to your profile, giving you instant access to your
favorite apps, your personal Skype address book, and more. In order for Face
Recognition to function, the TV's built-in camera will take a snapshot of
your face and a thumbnail image of your face will be stored in the TV for
logging-in purposes.
The TV can store up to five face recognition profiles.

Note: Samsung recommends using the Voice & Motion
Control function within approximately 5-13' of your TV. The motion control's
range may differ depending on the angle of camera or other conditions. Voice
Control performance levels will vary based on the language spoken. Some TV
and menu functions will require the use of the included IR remote control.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control Samsung external devices
connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control
to operate all your compatible Samsung devices that are connected to the TV via
HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the
same type).

Smart View Mobile App: Download the
Smart View Mobile App from the Android Market on select Samsung smartphones
and tablets (Android 2.2-up) for yet another way to control the Samsung F8500
series Plasma TV. If both your Samsung smartphone or tablet and TV are
connected to the same wireless network, your smartphone or tablet will link to
the TV automatically where you can use your smartphone or tablet like a remote
control. The TV can also transfer live feeds to your smartphone or tablet. Main
features include:

Remote: Your Samsung mobile device can work as remote
for the Samsung Plasma TV and a connected Samsung Blu-ray player or home
theater system.

TV View: Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from
your Samsung mobile device that's connected to the Samsung Smart TV. You can
watch the same content as on the TV or different content from other input
source.

Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung F8500 series
Plasma TV will also support either a USB or Bluetooth enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately), which makes web browsing a lot easier.

5-Way Joy Stick: The television is equipped with a 5-way
"joy stick" like button on the bottom right side of the TV's rear-panel that
lets you control the TV without the remote control or Smart Interaction.

Mounting Options

Base: The TV is shipped with its base unattached. The base
attaches to the television using the supplied hardware. The television weighs
79.8 lbs with the base.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back
for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes
is 600mm (h) x 400mm (v) in accordance with the industry standards set by the
Video Electronics Standards Association. The threaded inserts require M8 (8mm)
machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 72.3 lbs without the stand.

Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with
optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and
4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung Plasma TV comes with a
5' detachable AC power cord. The power cord sits 0.9375" from the back of the
television. The power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.875" from the wall.

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